The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the effectiveness of small group literacy instruction on kindergarten students' text comprehension. A comparison study of half-day kindergarten programs in an urban city in Educational...

In human hypertrophy and heart failure, death often occurs following an arrhythmia. Researchers are still looking for the underlying causes of these arrhythmias. It has been determined that ion channels control cardiac rhythm, and that...

In Connecticut, a valid state issued pistol permit allows residents to legally own, operate, and conceal a handgun. Much of the previous research investigating pistol permits examines aggregate level characteristics and focuses on handgun...

Isokinetic exercise; Back exercises; Lifting and carrying -- Back exercises

Identifying optimal strength training programs for increasing lifting capacity is of paramount importance to clinicians attempting to improve function and decrease the risk of low back injuries in their patients. The purpose of this study was to...

Educators are aware that there are different types of assessment. Researchers have reported that not only are assessments different, but the way in which a question is phrased on an assessment can affect whether or not students answer...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering Technology."; Thesis advisor: Alfred Gates.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2015.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Mathematics for Certified Teachers (Middle School Track)."; Thesis advisor: Philip Halloran.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes...